Pope Francis to speak at 'Together 2016' Christian event, say organizers
The organizers of "Together 2016," a gathering of Christians on July 16, confirmed that Pope Francis will be sharing a message during the event.
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Gay marriage one step closer in Scottish Episcopal Church
The Scottish Episcopal Church has voted on Friday, June 10, to revise its canon law by removing the clause that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
China residents must submit DNA samples to obtain travel documents in Xinjiang
Authorities in Xinjiang, China announced that the residents of Ili prefecture need to submit blood samples for DNA profiling as a requirement for their travel documents.
Greek gods making a comeback in modern-day Hellenic churches
The ancient worship of Greek gods appears to be returning as churches that espouse adoration for the mythological figures have spung up in modern-day Greece.
Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in India
A human rights watchdog reported that religious freedom is deteriorating in India, citing the government's failure to implement existing laws and its impunity for police.
Christian leaders express solidarity with persecuted Shia Muslims in Pakistan
Leaders of Christian churches in Pakistan announced that they are in solidarity with the Shia Muslims.
'Virgin Mary' appears on tree? Image draws crowds in Chicago neighborhood
The image of what people believe to be the Virgin Mary has appeared in South Deering, Chicago, and people have been flocking at the church to see it.
'Snake pastor' demonstrates 'God's power' by driving car over church members
A pastor from South Africa decided to show a demonstration of God's power by telling church members to sleep before driving a car over their bodies.
Mom pens letter to doctor who recommended abortion for her baby with Down syndrome
The mother of a 15-month-old baby with Down syndrome sent a letter to the doctor who once advised her to have her baby terminated.
School halts Obama transgender bathroom policy after parents pull kids out in Michigan
A school in Michigan is taking a "pause" in implementing Pres. Obama's transgender bathroom policy while they "gather feedback" about the issue, after parents pulled their kids out of the school following one 9-year-old complaining to his dad: "There was a girl in the boys' bathroom."
First-grader reprimanded by police for distributing Bible verses at school in California
A police officer visited the home of a first grade student in California to order him to stop giving out Bible verses at school.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.
Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...
Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns
Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.
Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.